KPMG "In The News"

This report highlights some newsworthy, careers oriented media coverage.

Media Outlet Date Headline Summary
Monster Career Advice May 31 2007 Paternity Leave Options Give Dads a Break from Work, Too Highlights KPMG's paternity leave policy, as well as high usage of this benefit.
Philadelphia Business Journal May 31, 2007 City Hall Smells Like Flowers KPMG's effort to beautify City Hall in Philadelphia is featured in a story that quotes OMP Jerry Maginnis.
Fortune May 28, 2007 You Raised Them, Now Manage Them Article examines how the millennial generation fits into today's workforce, features Manny Fernandez, as well as a KPMG associate and director, discussing how the firm attracts and retains young employees.
The Miami Herald May 28, 2007 College Grads Possess Useful "Soft" Skills Article including Manny Fernandez commentary about the attributes the firm appreciates most in new college grads.
JobsintheMoney May 24, 2007 Stepping Off The Fast Track Joe Maiorano uses the ECA as an example of how KPMG supports employees who may want a different career path.
PRNews May 21, 2007 Wooing Gen Y: Recruiting/Retaining Recent Grads Isn't Child's Play Article about recruiting notes KPMG's new hire training in Madrid, as well as mentoring and volunteer release program, are attractive to Gen Y.
chron.com May 18, 2007 LiveSTRONG in Houston KPMG's hosting of Livestrong events to support cancer research in Houston is publicized in a blog.
Dallas Business Journal May 18-24, 2007 Best Places to Work in Dallas-Fort Worth KPMG's sponsorship of an annual Best Places To Work contest is noted in this leading business journal.
Jacksonville Business Journal May 18-24, 2007 40 Under 40 Arthur Paradise is featured in a special section profiling 40 Jacksonville rising business leaders under the age of 40.
KYW Newsradio May 17, 2007 Volunteers Help with Spring Plantings on City Properties KPMG's City Hall in Bloom beautification project was featured on this popular radio station.
Wall Street Journal May 15, 2007 Hard Sell on "Soft" Skills Can Primp a Resume Manny Fernandez is quoted on the new skills that recent graduates offer, and how those skills help the firm.
Washington Business Journal May 14, 2007 Decreased Government Spending Slows Job Pace Story on job outlook contains a graph on expansion of hiring at KPMG's D.C. and Tysons Corner offices.
Midlands Business Journal May 11, 2007 Omaha 25 Excellence in Business Program Awards Growth, Contributions to Community OMP Drew Blossom is quoted about KPMG's sponsorship of the Omaha 25 Excellence in Business program.
Philadelphia Business Journal May 10, 2007 Cindy Bertrando Cindy Bertrando is featured as a rising up and coming business executive in Philadelphia in a special "40 under 40" section.
Crain's New York May 7-13, 2007 Recruiters raise the stakes in race for grads Leading business publication in New York features a round-up story on recruiting and mentions KPMG's use of the Web in attracting students.
NJBiz May 7, 2007 Executives Give Thumbs Up to the Garden State OMP Tom Duffy provides thought leadership on KPMG's Business Climate Study in this leading business publication in New Jersey.
The Boston Globe May 6, 2007 A Perfect Match of Heart and Soles KPMG senior administrative assistant Dina Conlon-Bilo is featured around her support for Walk for Hunger, and the firm's support of her efforts.
Home News Tribune May 6, 2007 Executives in New Jersey Have Rosier View Article highlights KPMG's Business Climate Study and quotes OMP tom Duffy.
Daily Record (NJ) May 4, 2007 Poll Finds Optimism About State Economy This top New Jersey daily ran a brief news item on the results of KPMG's Business climate Study.
Philadelphia Inquirer May 4, 2007 New In Brief: Area Executive Surveyed Optimistic About Economy Leading Philadelphia newspaper ran a news item on KPMG's Business Climate Study.
Business First May 4, 2007 Accounting Firms Go the Extra Mile to Attract, Retain Female Employees KPMG's efforts to advance and promote women is featured in a story about attracting women to the profession.
The Star-Ledger (NJ) May 3, 2007 Poll Says Execs Optimistic on Garden State New Jersey's leading newspaper ran a story on KPMG's Business Climate Study and features a pull-out quote from OMP Tom Duffy.
Bergen Record (NJ) May 3, 2007 Execs Confident, Cautious Leading northern New Jersey newspaper ran a lengthy story on the results of KPMG's Business Climate Study and features four questions in a pull-out.
Asbury Park Press (NJ) May 3, 2007 Executives in N.J. Have Rosier View Leading central New Jersey newspaper published a feature story on the results of KPMG's Business Climate Study and quotes OMP Tom Duffy.
Washington Business Journal May 3, 2007 Accounting Firms Executives OMP John Keenan provides insights on the accounting industry in a special feature titled "View From The Top."
The Virginian-Pilot May 2, 2007 Experts Say College Grads Have Best Prospects in Years A round-up story on the job outlook highlights KPMG's recruiting efforts in Virginia and quotes OMP Steve Evans.
Diversity Inc. May 2007 Do You Get Their Differences? A profile on Neddy Perez and her new position as Director of Diversity at KPMG.
St. Louis Commerce May 2007 Three St. Louis Firms Make Fortune's Best Companies To Work For List Magazine highlights KPMG, Edward Jones and A.G. Edwards in making the Fortune list of best companies to work for.
Woman MBA Spring 2007 What if the Woman of Color is White? Article profiles a KPMG Sr. Associate who finished a rotation in Argentina as an example of being a minority in a different country.